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V-to-T defect closure for lesions on the lower lip: a novel dermatosurgical approach for problematic mucocutaneous lesions
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Published: 13 January 2026
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A 55-year-old male presented to the dermatology department with a primary complaint of a problematic tumor-like lesion located on the lower lip, persisting for approximately five months. Clinical and dermatoscopic evaluation established a diagnosis of keratoacanthoma, and surgical excision under local anesthesia was recommended.
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Kordeva S, Tchernev Jr KG, Tchernev G. V-to-T defect closure for lesions on the lower lip: a novel dermatosurgical approach for problematic mucocutaneous lesions. Dermatol Reports [Internet]. 2026 Jan. 13 [cited 2026 Apr. 18];. Available from: https://journals.pagepress.net/dr/article/view/10682
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